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Battle of the Bulge privat Battlefieldtour

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Peter V.

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Hi, my name is Peter and I was born and raised in Flanders (fields) Belgium. I am a professional private guide and driver in Belgium since 2014 and was a NCO (1th Sgt) in the Belgian Army/Airborne and for 20 years in the Army reserve. After my active duty, I was a salesman and worked in France and Germany. I am fascinated by military history combined with my collection of military vehicles and armory. In 2014 I started guiding. Fully licensed private guide and driver, I will drive you with my personal, comfortable Mid-Bus for groups up to 15 persons ! We would also have nice walks around places of interests and in pedestrian areas, and take a lot of pictures ! I enjoy sharing our local legends and historical accounts. I will also assist you in any arrangements for accommodations, dining, and visits. With the years, I particularly like to organize real tailor made tours all over the countries boarding Belgium. The best way to discover and enjoy a private tour is to be guided by an enthusiastic native! I am very flexible and spare no efforts to make sure you have the best experience possible on your day(s) with me. Your wish is my command or rather my challenge to develop a great personalized experience and to make sure you learn something valuable and of course that you have a great time. Welcome and see you soon! "Currahee" (the motto : 506 PIR - 101 AB) * After Highschool I went to the Military Academy in the Belgian Army. I served as a NCO in the Airborne, in the 1th Para battalion as a Sergeant. * I'm a licensed Tour Guide Europe (2 years/Syntra West School Roeselare, Belgium) * I'm a licensed Battlefield Tour Guide (3,5 years/Syntra West School Roeselare/Belgium) * I'm a licensed Battle of the Bulge Bastogne Guide. * I'm a permittance guide for touristic walks in the city of Bruges. * I'm a member IATM - International Association of Tour Managers. * I'm a member of Tour Guides Flanders. * I'm a full licensed driver for coach & trucks and I have my own Minibus (pax 8) and Midbus (pax 15) no restrictions

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Overview of your Brussels tour

This Battle of the Bulge tour gives you a general overview on the Battle for Bastogne. The German Lines of Attack and the American Lines of Defense. Guide PETER shows you the actual battlefields , foxholes , bullet holes which still remain today. We visit the sites of the 101st Airborne Division and follow Patton's trail into the city hereby using lots of original photo's and personal accounts that were given to me by the veterans themselves. We visit the woods where Easy Company of the 506 PIR was dug in , talk about Team Cherry , Team Desobry and Team O'Hara, and others … This tour highlights the men who fought for our freedom. Those brave men who paid the highest price for freedom … We will walk in their footsteps!

Recent Reviews

April L.United States
4 weeks ago

Our time with Peter was great! I don't think you'll find anyone with more knowledge or better stories than Peter. The day flew by because we were enjoying ourselves so much. You always worry that a history tour will be dry or boring but Peter was not like that. He gave tons of information but we were never bored. I can't imagine a better day learning/touring the Battle of the Bulge area.

Cindi H.
August 2026

We had an absolutely amazing experience touring Ghent, the Battle of the Bulge sites, and Bruges with Peter Vansteenkiste. Peter is an exceptional guide—a true professional and an incredibly knowledgeable historian whose passion for the history of Belgium and WWII made the entire experience come alive. His depth of knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to share the stories behind the places we visited made this so much more than a sightseeing tour. The Battle of the Bulge portion was especially meaningful and fascinating. Peter provided historical context and personal stories that gave us a much deeper appreciation for what happened there. In addition to his tremendous knowledge, Peter was personable, engaging, accommodating, and a pleasure to spend the day with. Everything was extremely well organized, yet the experience felt relaxed and personal. We cannot recommend Peter highly enough. If you are interested in history—especially WWII history—or simply want an exceptional way to experience Belgium, a tour with Peter is an absolute must. This was truly one of the highlights of our trip and an experience we will remember for years to come! Sheila Gagel

Diana K.United States
May 2026

I'd give this tour 10 stars if I could. We have used ToursByLocals many times as well as Viator numerous times, and Peter is the most prepared, personable and interesting guide we've ever had. His love of the subject matter and people shines through and we all feel like we have a new friend. We highly recommend this tour.

Kevin R.United States
May 2026

We had a great Battle of the Ardennes tour with Peter V. We spent extra time at sites with Peter and had great conversation. Peter’s knowledge and patience were both exceptional, since we asked many detailed questions. Peter V was great and I highly recommend him as your guide!

Patricia B.United States
May 2026

This tour is absolutely amazing!! Peter is a very personable tour guide and his passion for history is evident. He began the tour by sitting down with us to discussed what he had planned for the day. He had a map, a beautiful book filled with pictures of history and stories from people he has met over the years of giving tours. He was also able to tweak the tour as we went through the day according to our interests. He drove our party of four in a comfortable van. The scenery of the southern Belgium was beautiful. We had several stops in the Bastion area and also had lunch at a very nice restaurant. It is a long day but so worth every minute learning about the battle, the country and the people of that area. He picked us up and returned us to our hotel in Brussels.

Sean M.United States
January 2026

We’re a family of five that homeschool our children. We booked this tour in early Jan, during the same time the battle was ongoing. Peter is arguably the most knowledgeable guide imaginable. He is an ultimate professional and very kind, engaging and patient with our kids. He has inside information you won’t get from any history book, he’s a true researcher which makes this tour an experience you will remember for life. Thank you Peter for taking care of our family. We highly recommend to anyone reading this. Book with Peter. His knowledge is priceless.

Your Brussels tour itinerary

We meet at your hotel in Brussels at 08. 20AM and leaving Brussels in our car/minibus/midbus at 08. 30AM. We have to drine 2h to BASTOGNE and our 1st stop will be at KESSLER'S FARM where Germans delivered the ultimatum to surrender and received McAuliffe's brief reply! Following a drive true the center of the town to BASTOGNE BARRACKS to visit the WWII-Vehicle-restoration center and viewing some exceptional tanks as the German Panther & KINGSTIGER. . . the American Sherman, Abrams, Bradley. LUNCHtime in the center of Bastogne. AfternoonTour starting in the footsteps of A. Hitler + visiting "Le Mess", the 101st airborne museum Le Mess in Bastogne is one of my favorite museums. Driving to the other site of town, we will visit the mount Mardasson-Memorial, founded on the initiative of the Belgo-American Association, was inaugurated on the 16th of July 1950 in presence of General Anthony McAuliffe, acting commander of the 101st Airborne Division defending Bastogne. Walking in the footsteps Band-of-Brothers.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

Car (pax 3 pers.) Minibus (pax 8 pers.)

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
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Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

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Tour categories
Off The Beaten Path
History
Day Trip
Tour reference number
1140084
Languages
French
Dutch
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Brussels is perfect for history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in World War II and the Battle of the Bulge. It's also ideal for fans of the "Band of Brothers" series who want to follow in the footsteps of Easy Company. With a focus on historical sites and personal accounts from veterans, this tour offers a deep dive into the events that took place during this pivotal battle.

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